11.   Early trading was quiet because of the market holiday in New York, whose overnight results usually affect the Tokyo dealings that follow, dealers said.

12.   However, trading was light as many investors abstained from taking positions due to market holidays Monday in the United States and Britain.

13.   It is the first of three consecutive market holidays that finish the week.

14.   Market holidays in both Britain and Hong Kong dampened trading.

15.   Market holidays in Britain and Hong Kong further dampened trading.

16.   Many market players avoided major activities during Tokyo trading because of a U.S. market holiday, dealers said.

17.   The dollar inched down against the yen Monday in quiet trading because of a market holiday in the United States.

18.   The market holiday is compelling investors to be extra cautious with their placements, traders said.

19.   The official refused to explain the three-day suspension, which follows a two-day market holiday for Chinese National Day.

20.   The U.S. dollar inched down against the yen Monday morning in quiet trading because of a market holiday in the United States.